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Smith County assistance programs
Grants for energy bills and ways to lower utility bills
If you are looking for cash grants to pay an energy bills, or just need to save some money on them, then the local community action agency, Greater East Texas CAP (GETCAP), may be able to help. Call them at (936) 564-2491. This non-profit organization offers a couple services that may help you.
They offer an energy / utility bill assistance program. This provides services and other aid on a “one-time” only basis to people who need help. The funds are usually targeted at households who are struggling with paying their water, utility, and electric bills. While anyone who is behind and needs help can apply, target clients of the utility program include the elderly/disabled, unemployed, households with children under six years of age, and working low-income families.
Another option is the weatherization program. This program is free to qualified households. The primary goal is to help people save on their monthly utility bills. Services offered as part of weatherization were designed to stop air infiltration in the home of the working poor, low-income elderly and disabled clients. As indicated, the program is free, and items such as repairing/replacing doors and windows, insulating floors and attics, adding caulking and weather stripping are performed to help make homes and apartments more comfortable and to help people conserve energy.
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Heath care for low income and uninsured
The Bethesda Health Clinic (phone 903-596-8353) was created to provide affordable health and medical care for individuals working or living in Smith County Texas. The program is focused on low income patients. The clinic generally provides primary care, including ancillary services such as labs, x-rays, EKGs, etc., prescriptions, education and exercise programs, along with considerable subspecialty access; the clinic also provides affordable dental care, and counseling on a limited basis to those who need help.
Rent help, eviction prevention, and homeless services
The local Salvation Army runs a program known as Red Shield Social Services. Call the Tyler based agency at 903-592-4361. If you apply and are signed up as a clients, you will be provided access to various resources and services. The program focuses on the local homeless population as well as those who are at-risk of becoming homeless in the Smith County area. The main goal is to help people become self-sufficient over the long term. The Salvation Army also offers clients of the program a true “second chance” at life and to get back on their feet by supporting such basic needs, and help people pay for bills and debts. The individual who seeks aid can get help with employment, budgeting, debt reduction, education, rent help, energy bill assistance and permanent housing.
Emergency assistance for bills and get information on various options
If you need any type of help, whether it is for paying rent, energy bills, or need assistance getting information on local charities and non-profits, the Panhandle Community Services is the place to contact. Call the community action agency at (806) 372-2531.
This non-profit organization offers those in need a wide variety of programs and services. Some of the assistance programs they offer include Head Start, which can provide education services and food for low income children. Energy bill assistance is offered, mostly to help people prevent a disconnection of their service. They may offer limited financial assistance for paying rent and housing expenses. And last, but not least, they are a tremendous resource to use to learn about local charities, non-profits, government programs, and other places to turn to for assistance.
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